T
Tomson
Guest
The following will not work:
1. Taking children to church from a young age.
Only until children have free thought should they be given the choice to follow a religion. Why? This sets a bad precedent and can result in the child not learning beyond what has been instilled into his/her mind from a young age, and then deciding this was probably just a means of control at some later time in their life. Cultists might also do this and rear the child to worship false gods.
2. Preaching
Non-believers hate preachers. They are annoying, incessant, and not very convincing. What we might see as great evidence of the Lord's love can be easily "explained" by the next greatest scientific theory. Non-believers also tend to arm themselves with come-backs for every part of the bible that Christians throw at them.
3. Scare tactics
The increase in individualism in recent years through online social networking has led people to thrive to be different. People are trying to push boundaries like never before. This individualism has led people to try new things and now they are no longer scared of things like satan worship and pseudo-religious phenomena such as astral projection, OBE's, etc. The old conceptual ideas of 'burning in hell' and 'demon's taking over your body' are less intimidating than before because people see these extremists embracing these acts. This is just a new level of individualism, and people will not be afraid if it means they are perceived an 'individual'.
What might work:
1. Miracles
Solid examples of Jesus Christ in people's lives. Miracles must be made known to everyone to 'show' them that God exists until they are interested and seek more information, where they can then research and understand God from a true love form.
2. Philosophy
Philosophy should be taught from a young age. Primary schools should teach Math, English, Sport, Philosophy. It is that important that young people have free thought, can think for themselves, think logically and openly.
3. Idols
Idols, like a fave uncle or auntie, or teacher, or celebrity, whoever, should express an identification with God's love. As long as this idol has somebody that looks up to them, it will give a significant impression on their admirers. Remember, not to preach excessively, only elaborate on questions that are asked concerning the faith.
4. Altruism
Until we die, nothing really matters as long as we love God and live by the teachings of Christ. This has to be apparent by the larger community. Giving away free food with your local church group may seem nonsensical to passer-byes but it is a great way to show that you are a happy, loving community that wants to make a difference. Remember, this shouldn't mean that every person that takes a sausage at the sausage sizzle has to also take the "Why you must repent NOW" brochure, it is about being friendly, and non-threatening.
Stronger acts of altruism are obviously more powerful, and will have more of an effect if it is published. This sounds like self-justification but it's not. These acts of altruism have little to do with faith. We are not altruistic to "earn our place in heaven" because the love of God is enough. These acts of altruism are to show others that we are willing to make other people happy until the day we die.
What are your own thoughts on teaching the modern generation about Jesus Christ and God's love?
1. Taking children to church from a young age.
Only until children have free thought should they be given the choice to follow a religion. Why? This sets a bad precedent and can result in the child not learning beyond what has been instilled into his/her mind from a young age, and then deciding this was probably just a means of control at some later time in their life. Cultists might also do this and rear the child to worship false gods.
2. Preaching
Non-believers hate preachers. They are annoying, incessant, and not very convincing. What we might see as great evidence of the Lord's love can be easily "explained" by the next greatest scientific theory. Non-believers also tend to arm themselves with come-backs for every part of the bible that Christians throw at them.
3. Scare tactics
The increase in individualism in recent years through online social networking has led people to thrive to be different. People are trying to push boundaries like never before. This individualism has led people to try new things and now they are no longer scared of things like satan worship and pseudo-religious phenomena such as astral projection, OBE's, etc. The old conceptual ideas of 'burning in hell' and 'demon's taking over your body' are less intimidating than before because people see these extremists embracing these acts. This is just a new level of individualism, and people will not be afraid if it means they are perceived an 'individual'.
What might work:
1. Miracles
Solid examples of Jesus Christ in people's lives. Miracles must be made known to everyone to 'show' them that God exists until they are interested and seek more information, where they can then research and understand God from a true love form.
2. Philosophy
Philosophy should be taught from a young age. Primary schools should teach Math, English, Sport, Philosophy. It is that important that young people have free thought, can think for themselves, think logically and openly.
3. Idols
Idols, like a fave uncle or auntie, or teacher, or celebrity, whoever, should express an identification with God's love. As long as this idol has somebody that looks up to them, it will give a significant impression on their admirers. Remember, not to preach excessively, only elaborate on questions that are asked concerning the faith.
4. Altruism
Until we die, nothing really matters as long as we love God and live by the teachings of Christ. This has to be apparent by the larger community. Giving away free food with your local church group may seem nonsensical to passer-byes but it is a great way to show that you are a happy, loving community that wants to make a difference. Remember, this shouldn't mean that every person that takes a sausage at the sausage sizzle has to also take the "Why you must repent NOW" brochure, it is about being friendly, and non-threatening.
Stronger acts of altruism are obviously more powerful, and will have more of an effect if it is published. This sounds like self-justification but it's not. These acts of altruism have little to do with faith. We are not altruistic to "earn our place in heaven" because the love of God is enough. These acts of altruism are to show others that we are willing to make other people happy until the day we die.
What are your own thoughts on teaching the modern generation about Jesus Christ and God's love?